Mainstream Boutique vs Del Sol Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mainstream Boutique vs Del Sol including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Del Sol Franchise
Investment	$160,800 - $306,350	$150,000
Franchise Fee	$40,000	N/A
Royalty Fee	7.5%	-
Advertising Fee	0.5%	-
Year Founded	1991	1994
Year Franchised	1998	1998
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Del Sol Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Del Sol Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	-/Yes	-/-
Equipment	-/Yes	-/-
Inventory	-/Yes	-/-
Receivables	-/Yes	-/-
Payroll	-/Yes	-/-
Training & Support
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Del Sol Franchise
Training	Initial training course at our corporate office in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The course includes classroom instruction and on-the-job training to learn basic operating skills, such as booking and conducting shows, inventory purchase and control, merchandising, customer service, customer relations, basic computer set-up and operations, selling and marketing techniques, financial reporting and much, much more. On-The-Job Training: 50+ hours Classroom Training: 26+ hours Additional Training: Ongoing training as needed	At Headquarters At Licensee's Location Manual By Video Online By Phone
Support	You'll receive a copy of the Confidential Operations Manual that covers policies and procedures involved in running your business. You'll also receive periodic visits from a Mainstream Boutique representative who will provide experienced guidance along the way. And, of course, we are only a phone call away to answer your day-to-day questions. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	Newsletter Advertising/Marketing Technical Support Phone Support
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	-
Operations	Absentee Ownership Allowed	Business can be run part-time.
Expansion Plans
	Mainstream Boutique Franchise	Del Sol Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	Yes

Company Overviews

About Mainstream Boutique

Mainstream Boutique is an exciting retail and fashion franchise concept that sells some of the fashion world's most unique clothing, accessories and giftware at franchise-owned retail stores, and a variety of direct sales venues such as home parties and corporate sponsored events. Our clientele is all ages, all sizes and always on the lookout for something out of the ordinary at affordable prices. Our franchisees are savvy, sales-oriented, and love working with people. Whether you are looking for the perfect outfit, or the perfect business opportunity, Mainstream Boutique might be for you! Mainstream Fashions is a company dedicated to helping women look and feel great in fun, unique fashions. We are also dedicated to helping our franchisees be successful and profitable.

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

#405 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About Del Sol

Invest in a profitable business venture that's hard work and tons of fun, too. Del Sol is one of the fastest growing tourist-based businesses in the United States, Caribbean, Mexico and Canada, and it continues to be the number-one clothing retailer in the Caribbean. As a store owner, you share in all the growth and excitement of Del Sol and its bright future ahead! You will own and run your own business, while still reaping the support of an entire corporation and proven retail programs that will help you to be successful. At Del Sol, profits soar in sunlight!